It’s been a wile but it’s time for another review!
This time I’m going to be talking about Pirates of the Caribbean for the PC. This was released following curse of the black pearl but has nothing to do with the film.
It is an open ended role playing game (RPG) incorporating navy battles and sword fights.
I purchased it at the same time as Tortuga and it’s taken me a wile to get round to playing it. It was a buy one get one free so I figured what the hell.
All I can really say about this game is ‘it’s a shame’.
The world feels realistic enough and fit’s in historically. Some people would say that they would prefer a game that incorporated the films plot. I disagree with this and think it’s quite refreshing for a computer game to add something new to a franchise.
However this isn’t to say I agree with their choice of character. In an open ended RPG the character doesn’t really impact the plot, it could be anyone. However they have seen fit to name the character with a generic name. They missed a very easy way to make me and other likeminded people feel more involved in the game, this may have even given it some form of immunity or paid back some of the damage of its god awful controls.
There are three different control methods to remember, out of battle, sword fighting and navy battle, meaning that allot of different keys end up being used, this is very award on a key board. The worst part of this is by far the fact that you have to press 3 or 4 keys to pick up stuff or talk to someone. Then there is the fighting where I’m not quite sure what was going on.
So the big question, is it worth buying?
For around £2.50, yes, it’s possible that there is an enjoyable game somewhere once you become accustomed to the controls, just be ready to feel disappointed. This will not make you feel like jack sparrow.
This time I’m going to be talking about Pirates of the Caribbean for the PC. This was released following curse of the black pearl but has nothing to do with the film.
It is an open ended role playing game (RPG) incorporating navy battles and sword fights.
I purchased it at the same time as Tortuga and it’s taken me a wile to get round to playing it. It was a buy one get one free so I figured what the hell.
All I can really say about this game is ‘it’s a shame’.
The world feels realistic enough and fit’s in historically. Some people would say that they would prefer a game that incorporated the films plot. I disagree with this and think it’s quite refreshing for a computer game to add something new to a franchise.
However this isn’t to say I agree with their choice of character. In an open ended RPG the character doesn’t really impact the plot, it could be anyone. However they have seen fit to name the character with a generic name. They missed a very easy way to make me and other likeminded people feel more involved in the game, this may have even given it some form of immunity or paid back some of the damage of its god awful controls.
There are three different control methods to remember, out of battle, sword fighting and navy battle, meaning that allot of different keys end up being used, this is very award on a key board. The worst part of this is by far the fact that you have to press 3 or 4 keys to pick up stuff or talk to someone. Then there is the fighting where I’m not quite sure what was going on.
So the big question, is it worth buying?
For around £2.50, yes, it’s possible that there is an enjoyable game somewhere once you become accustomed to the controls, just be ready to feel disappointed. This will not make you feel like jack sparrow.
Market town, with shops and stalls. 
The captains capin on board the ship.
The game world features a day and night cycle. Pictured here is a naval battle
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